salaryRent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,840 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 59 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fond du Lac?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fond du Lac
| Size | Fond du Lac | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $638 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $886 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,083 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,301 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,498 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fond du Lac overall?
Everyday prices in the Fond du Lac metro area are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Fond du Lac
Life in Fond du Lac
What jobs pay in Fond du Lac
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $142,450 | 10.3% |
| Physician Assistant | $136,700 | 10.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,980 | 11.1% |
| Lawyer | $121,720 | 12.0% |
| Operations Manager | $114,410 | 12.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,300 | 13.7% |
| Software Developer | $104,140 | 14.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $93,890 | 15.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $93,150 | 15.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $82,870 | 17.7% |
| Police Officer | $79,670 | 18.4% |
| Plumber | $77,310 | 19.0% |
| Electrician | $77,060 | 19.0% |
| Accountant | $76,860 | 19.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,270 | 22.4% |
| Carpenter | $62,550 | 23.4% |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,370 | 23.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,920 | 24.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,510 | 24.6% |
| Truck Driver | $57,730 | 25.4% |
| Medical Assistant | $47,860 | 30.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,500 | 30.8% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,140 | 31.8% |
| Firefighter | $45,110 | 32.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,490 | 32.9% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,720 | 41.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,640 | 43.6% |
| Cashier | $30,230 | 48.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,980 | 50.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fond du Lac?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $16 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $173,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,370 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fond du Lac, WI?
Renting in Fond du Lac costs a median of about $1,221 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Fond du Lac?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,840 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fond du Lac cheap or expensive?
Fond du Lac is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $67,147. It ranks 59th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fond du Lac?
The median homeowner in Fond du Lac pays $3,074 a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.
Is Fond du Lac more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fond du Lac?
The median home value in Fond du Lac is $173,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
44,494 people live in Fond du Lac. Numbers are typical (middle) values.